Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Nightly Spirits
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Join this Chicago haunted pub tour which is a combination ghost tour and pub crawl that will take you on a walking tour to explore the fascinating history of Chicago and hear some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories. A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 2.5-hour journey, offering glimpses into the past and revealing the stories of long-dead phantoms and specters who still call Chicago home. You'll visit several different bars and have time to enjoy a delicious libation (at own expense) as the guide tells them about all the spooky happenings and great history of this town! *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
Departure Point
- Your tour begins at Glascott's Saloon, 2158 N Halsted. Your guide will meet you INSIDE the bar. Just look for the flapper or gangster at the front end of the bar.
Return Details
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Glascott’s Saloon
2158 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
You'll meet your tour group here to begin stories and grab a drink. Glascott's has been family owned for four generations. The building was originally a meat market, but during Prohibition, it was known as “James Morley Soft Drinks” and operated as a speakeasy. Your costumed guide will tell you all about it!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois
Explore the spooky history of Lincoln Park!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lilly's
2515 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Hear all about the ghost of John Dillinger that haunts the alley beside the theater!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Hook and Ladder
2270 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Stop in for a drink and hear about their haunted residents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oz Park
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, Illinois
Hook and Ladder, and its sister bar Halligan, have a secret doorway connecting them. The owner is a volunteer firefighter, and the decor is in honor of Chicago’s Fire Department. The building that houses Halligan has been a bar for over 100 years! You'll hear all about the bar and its ghostly former owner, John Weiss, when we stop in for a drink.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: King of Cups
2238 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Along the tour route, we'll walk by Oz Park. Did you know that one of the most celebrated authors of all time lived about 4 miles from here? L. Frank Baum, author of the beloved Oz books, is the namesake for this quaint park where you can find Dorothy’s Playlot, the Emerald Gardens, and character statues of the books! The park is open until 11pm, and after nightfall, you might just run into some of its ghostly inhabitants.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Red Lion Pub
2446 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Along our route, we'll pass by Chicago’s first Spirit Lounge, King of Cups. This is a place that definitely appreciates spirits of any variety, with craft cocktails and a few hauntings of its own. They even offer nightly Tarot Card readings! A few strange happenings have convinced employees that some otherworldly patrons have adopted the gothic bar as their regular watering hole...
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Biograph Theatre
2433 N Lincoln Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Along our route, we'll stop outside of one of the most famous haunted bars in Chicago and reveal its stories. The Red Lion opened in 1984, after massive reconstruction, in the former Dirty Dan’s Western Saloon. The place was transformed from a smoke ridden, grimy rat cemetery into a classic English pub. It has multiple spirits that are seemingly tied to the location.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum of 2 adults to book
- Local guide
- Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
- Tour escort/host
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Redemption Instructions
Please contact Nightly Spirits directly at 844-678-8687, with any tour related questions. Meeting instructions are directly below.
Your tour begins at Glascott's Saloon, 2158 N Halsted. Your guide will meet you INSIDE the bar. Just look for the flapper or gangster at the front end of the bar. Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your reservation time, in order to allow time for check-in.
How do we get there?? Parking in this area is extremely limited so we strongly recommend using ride-share or public transportation.
Running Late for the tour?? We will wait 5 minutes for everyone, then the group will be at the starting location for approximately 15-20 minutes. If you are later than that, please reach out to us by phone, 844-678-8687, and we will do our best to catch you up to the group.
ALL GUESTS MUST BE 21+ WITH A VALID ID!!
*Tour route and bar stops are subject to change.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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